Madonna Hits Back At Ageist Criticism After Grammy Awards Appearance

Madonna has recently defended herself against the criticism she faced after appearing at the Grammy Awards ceremony. In an Instagram post, the iconic singer expressed her frustration about being a victim of ageism and misogyny in the world we live in. The criticism arose from a close-up photograph of her face that was taken during her introduction of Kim Petras and Sam Smith's performance of "Unholy." The picture went viral online and sparked a negative reaction from the public.

Madonna referred to the performance as a "history making moment," but she was disappointed that many people only focused on the close-up photo, instead of the speech she gave, which was about thanking the fearlessness of artists like Sam Smith and Kim Petras. The image was taken with a long lens camera that distorted her face, yet the singer received a barrage of negative comments, with people calling her scary, unrecognizable, and accusing her of having an obsession with plastic surgery.

British television host Piers Morgan also dedicated a segment to the viral photo on his show, "Piers Morgan Uncensored." Despite the criticism, Madonna stood her ground and stated that she has never apologized for any of the creative choices she has made or the way she looks. The singer has faced media degradation since the beginning of her career but sees it as a test and is willing to trailblaze for the women who will come after her.

In her post, Madonna highlighted the world's refusal to celebrate women over the age of 45 and expressed her determination to never apologize for her choices. Madonna has always been known for her bold fashion and creative choices, and has never been deterred by public opinion. From her iconic satin slip dress in the 1989 music video for "Like a Prayer" to her Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra during her 1990 Blond Ambition world tour, Madonna has always pushed the boundaries and defied expectations.